Mint-scented new release “Awaawa Sour” at Kamigata Beer, served at a former bathhouse brewpub
At the brewpub Kamigata Beer in Higashiyodogawa Ward, Osaka, a new release called “Awaawa Sour” has appeared. It is a glass that pairs a refreshing sour beer with mint, and its light mouthfeel and cooling character are its defining features. It is a seasonal beer you can enjoy inside a shop that has been repurposed from a former public bath.
Hop BroA mint-scented new beer, Awaawa Sour, has come out from Kamigata Beer in Osaka’s Higashiyodogawa Ward. It’s a pretty modern-looking glass, with mint layered over a tart sour beer.
MugiWhat!? Mint with sour beer? I wonder what that tastes like! Even before drinking it, it feels like my mouth is getting all cool and tingly!
Hop BroThe image is a sharp acidity with an herbal lift on top. The bitterness is kept low, and because it has a light mouthfeel, it’s designed to be easy to get into even for people who don’t usually like beer.
MugiHmm, but when I hear sour beer, I imagine something so sour it makes your face scrunch up... Can acidity and refreshment really coexist properly?
Hop BroThat’s the interesting part: it brings the acidity forward, then lets the mint cleanly lift the finish. In other words, it’s not just sour for sourness’ sake, but built for a crisp aftertaste.
MugiWhoa, that’s seriously calculated! And Kamigata Beer is a brewpub in a former bathhouse, right? Drinking in a former bathhouse space sounds absolutely fun!
Hop BroExactly. They renovated a former bathhouse founded in 1960, with the women’s bath turned into the brewing area and the men’s bath into the pub space. The retro bathtubs and tiles are still there, and the big appeal is that you can enjoy the whole interior as part of the experience.
MugiWait, you drink beer next to a bathtub!? That’s the kind of thing you never forget! But what about snacks? I heard they’re doing no-food service!
Hop BroThey don’t put food on the menu, but bringing your own is allowed. The nice thing is to buy takoyaki or yakitori from a nearby shopping street and pair them casually with the beer by bringing your own food.
MugiThat’s the best! The rich, savory feel of takoyaki sounds like it would match the acidity and mint of Awaawa Sour! It really starts to feel like a very Osaka beer!
Hop BroOn top of that, Kamigata Beer is known for tweaking the recipe a little with each batch, so they never make the exact same beer twice. That means this Awaawa Sour is also a once-in-a-lifetime flavor right here, right now.
MugiWow, hearing that makes me want to drink it even more...! Today, it’s got to be freshly brewed in a retro space. I just can’t stop thinking, I want to drink it right now!
What is Awaawa Sour?
According to Kamigata Beer’s official announcement, “Awaawa Sour” is a light, crisp creation that combines a refreshing sour beer with mint. Bitterness is kept low, with the emphasis placed on a cooling, refreshing character. The sharpness typical of a sour beer is layered with an herbal lift, making it an approachable glass not only for people accustomed to beer, but also for those who do not especially like bitterness.
The appeal of the place to drink it
Kamigata Beer is a brewpub in Nishi-Awaji, Higashiyodogawa Ward, Osaka. It has renovated a former public bath founded in 1960, using what was once the women’s bath as the brewing area and the men’s bath as the pub space. One major draw is being able to drink freshly brewed house beer in a space where retro bathtubs and tiles still remain. Time Out has also 소개? Wait translation should be English: Time Out has described it as a place that gets busy with beer lovers on weekends when it is open.
If you pair it with food
The shop does not offer food menus, and bringing your own is allowed. You can buy takoyaki or yakitori at a nearby shopping street and enjoy them alongside the sourness and mint notes of Awaawa Sour. Kamigata Beer is also known for changing its recipe slightly with each brew, never making exactly the same beer twice. Even if the name feels light, this is a beer with a carefully designed drinking character. It is a new release you’ll want to experience together with the atmosphere of the entire space.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroA mint-scented new beer, Awaawa Sour, has come out from Kamigata Beer in Osaka’s Higashiyodogawa Ward. It’s a pretty modern-looking glass, with mint layered over a tart sour beer.
MugiWhat!? Mint with sour beer? I wonder what that tastes like! Even before drinking it, it feels like my mouth is getting all cool and tingly!
Hop BroThe image is a sharp acidity with an herbal lift on top. The bitterness is kept low, and because it has a light mouthfeel, it’s designed to be easy to get into even for people who don’t usually like beer.
MugiHmm, but when I hear sour beer, I imagine something so sour it makes your face scrunch up... Can acidity and refreshment really coexist properly?
Hop BroThat’s the interesting part: it brings the acidity forward, then lets the mint cleanly lift the finish. In other words, it’s not just sour for sourness’ sake, but built for a crisp aftertaste.
MugiWhoa, that’s seriously calculated! And Kamigata Beer is a brewpub in a former bathhouse, right? Drinking in a former bathhouse space sounds absolutely fun!
Hop BroExactly. They renovated a former bathhouse founded in 1960, with the women’s bath turned into the brewing area and the men’s bath into the pub space. The retro bathtubs and tiles are still there, and the big appeal is that you can enjoy the whole interior as part of the experience.
MugiWait, you drink beer next to a bathtub!? That’s the kind of thing you never forget! But what about snacks? I heard they’re doing no-food service!
Hop BroThey don’t put food on the menu, but bringing your own is allowed. The nice thing is to buy takoyaki or yakitori from a nearby shopping street and pair them casually with the beer by bringing your own food.
MugiThat’s the best! The rich, savory feel of takoyaki sounds like it would match the acidity and mint of Awaawa Sour! It really starts to feel like a very Osaka beer!
Hop BroOn top of that, Kamigata Beer is known for tweaking the recipe a little with each batch, so they never make the exact same beer twice. That means this Awaawa Sour is also a once-in-a-lifetime flavor right here, right now.
MugiWow, hearing that makes me want to drink it even more...! Today, it’s got to be freshly brewed in a retro space. I just can’t stop thinking, I want to drink it right now!
